Minister Ashok Chaudhary Addresses Rifts in Grand Alliance
Bihars Food Minister Ashok Chaudhary comments on internal strife within the Grand Alliance, emphasizing the need for unity and development. Minister Ashok Chaudhary Addresses Rifts in Grand Alliance
Across Bihar and West Bengal, lakhs of voters were deleted from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, leaving them unable to vote in the 2025 and 2026 Assembly elections. Over 47 lakh names were deleted in Bihar and nearly 91 lakh in West Bengal. Shrabana Chatterjee and Senjuti Sengupta met some of those affected, documenting the uncertainty, paperwork, and repeated attempts to prove their citizenship and eligibility that followed the deletions
Bihar Minister Ashok Chaudhary Addresses Coalition Tensions, Highlights Development Achievements
Bihars Ashok Chaudhary comments on coalition disputes, emphasizing Nitish Kumars role in state development and the importance of unity. Bihar Minister Ashok Chaudhary Addresses Coalition Tensions, Highlights Development Achievements
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JD-U looking into Anant Singhs support for Jan Suraaj: Bihar Dy CM
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 2 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, who was in Samastipur to attend a JD-U conference marking 20 years of the Jeevika initiative, responded to Union Minister Chirag Paswans recent criticism of the state government and also addressed the ongoing dispute within the JD-U involving Mokama MLA Anant Singh. Responding to Paswans recent remarks on the law-and-order situation in Bihar, Chaudhary said he did not believe the situation had deteriorated to a point where any leader of the ruling alliance would feel embarrassed about being part of the government. He pointed out that Paswan himself is a Union Minister and that two ministers from the LJP (Ram Vilas) are part of the Bihar government. Paswan had recently criticised the state government over law and order, crimes against women and teenage girls, and said he was ashamed to support a government under which such incidents were taking place. Chaudhary acknowledged that criminal incidents had increased in some areas in recent weeks but said the state government, led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, was taking strict action. He stressed that the government maintained a zero-tolerance approach towards crime. Asked about JD(U) MLA Anant Singh participating in a nomination rally in Patna in support of a Jan Suraaj candidate for the Legislative Council election, Chaudhary said the matter had come to the partys notice. He said the JD(U) was examining all aspects of the issue and indicated that the party would take an appropriate view. The issue is linked to the ongoing public differences between Anant Singh and JD(U) spokesperson and MLC candidate Neeraj Kumar over the Patna Graduates constituency. Chaudhary had earlier said that the dispute would be resolved soon. Speaking about the Jeevika initiative, Chaudhary credited former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with conceptualising the programme as a means of empowering rural women and helping them become economically self-reliant. He said the progress made by Jeevika groups demonstrated the impact of the initiative, with women now playing a greater role across different sectors. Chaudhary also praised the women associated with Jeevika, popularly known as Jeevika Didis, and said their participation had been an important part of the political and social journey of the Nitish Kumar-led government over the past two decades. He said the government under Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary was continuing to follow the same development-oriented approach. A large number of JD(U) leaders, legislators and Jeevika members from across Samastipur district attended the conference.
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Bihar: Elderly man dies during flood relief airdrop operation in Saran
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 2 (IANS) A 65-year-old man died during an aerial relief operation in flood-hit Parashurampur village in Bihars Saran district on Friday after a sack of relief material reportedly fell on him while supplies were being dropped from a helicopter. The deceased was identified as Anil Kumar Singh, alias Appu Singh. The incident triggered panic among villagers who had gathered on an embankment after being displaced by floods caused by the Gandak River. A large number of villagers had taken shelter on the embankment as floodwaters inundated their areas. A helicopter was conducting an airdrop operation to distribute dry rations and other relief supplies among the affected population. During the operation, a sack reportedly fell in the area where villagers had gathered and struck Anil Kumar Singh. He was subsequently declared dead, according to reports. Following the incident, administrative officials and police personnel reached the spot. The team included the Deputy Collector Land Reforms (DCLR) and officials representing the Circle Officer. Amanaur SHO Vimlesh Kumar confirmed that an elderly man had died and said police were investigating the circumstances. Villagers claim that his death was caused by relief material dropped from the helicopter. We are investigating the matter. However, there were no visible injury marks on his body, the SHO said. The body was sent to Sadar Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The medical examination is expected to help establish the cause of death. The incident comes as the Saran district administration continues relief and rescue operations amid the flood situation. According to the Disaster Management Department, 170 villages across 33 panchayats in seven blocks of the district have been affected. Around 3.32 lakh people belonging to 75,286 families have reportedly been affected, while 43,400 people have been shifted to safer locations. Health services are being provided through 20 medical camps and five mobile medical teams in the affected areas. Eight veterinary medical camps are also operational, where around 370 animals have received treatment. The administration has distributed 153.5 quintals of animal fodder and provided shelter to around 40,000 displaced people at 14 relief centres. According to district administration figures, 50,550 people have so far been served meals through 46 community kitchens. Around 2,540 boats are operating in the affected areas to assist with evacuation and relief operations. The administration has also distributed 2,650 packets containing food and dry rations among flood-affected residents. Authorities continue to monitor the flood situation and carry out rescue and relief measures across the affected areas.
Bihar: Brother-sister duo held with 2.435 kg heroin in Muzaffarpur
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 2 (IANS) Police have arrested a brother-sister duo and seized 2.435 kg of heroin, Rs 2.10 lakh in cash and four mobile phones during a raid in Hanuman Nagar village under the Gaighat Police Station area of Bihars Muzaffarpur district. According to police, the accused were allegedly involved in an inter-state drug trafficking network. The raid was conducted on October 1 following intelligence inputs regarding the delivery of a large consignment of heroin in the area. The arrested accused have been identified as Shiv Shankar Kumar and his sister, Anshu Kumari. Rural Superintendent of Police Rajesh Singh Prabhakar, addressing a press conference on Friday, said a special task force had been constituted across the district on the instructions of the Senior Superintendent of Police to combat crime and drug trafficking. Following specific information that a consignment of heroin had reached Hanuman Nagar, a police team surrounded the suspected location and conducted a raid. Police said Shiv Shankar Kumar and Anshu Kumari were apprehended while allegedly attempting to flee. During a search of the premises, officers allegedly recovered 2.435 kg of heroin packed in 2,015 small plastic sachets, Rs 2.10 lakh in cash and four smartphones. According to police, the sachets had allegedly been prepared for distribution to individual customers. An FIR has been registered at Gaighat Police Station under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The case has been registered as Case No. 300/26. Police are investigating the source of the seized narcotics and the intended recipients of the consignment. The Rural SP claimed that members of the accused's family had previously been involved in drug trafficking cases. According to police, Shiv Shankar Kumars mother and wife had earlier been arrested and jailed in connection with Benibad Police Station Case No. 25/24 registered under the NDPS Act. Police alleged that after their arrest, Shiv Shankar Kumar continued the illegal trade with his sister, Anshu Kumari. Investigators are examining whether the accused had established links with drug suppliers and distributors in other districts and states. Police are also looking into allegations that the network targeted young people in border areas and around educational institutions. Police are examining the call detail records (CDRs) of the seized mobile phones to identify suspected contacts and establish the communication network allegedly used for drug distribution. The financial trail is also under investigation, with officers scrutinising bank accounts and other transactions to identify possible links between the arrested accused, suppliers and other members of the alleged network.
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CJP launches Jail Bharo agitation at Mumbai's Shivaji Park to demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Friday launched its Jail Bharo protest demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, against the backdrop of reports indicating purported internal rifts within the poll panel. Despite heavy police deployment and denial of formal permission to hold the protest at Shivaji Park, thousands of citizens and supporters gathered at the spot, as slogans against the Central government and the ECI rang out. The demonstration, dubbed by organisers as Season 2 of their movement, comes in defiance of a permit denial by Mumbai Police, who deployed heavy security contingents and barricades around the Dadar precinct. The protest witnessed backing from public figures, intellectuals, and prominent Bollywood personalities who gathered to support the cause, emphasising that the right to vote remains fundamental to Indian democracy. Notable attendees included Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, and Vishal Dadlani. In their remarks on the occasion, the Bollywood personalities reiterated that voting rights are under threat and highlighted the imperative to safeguard democratic institutions. Actor Prakash Raj also extended support through a broadcast visual message urging citizens to protect democratic integrity. Addressing the crowds, CJP founder Abhijit Dipke attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, challenging the authorities while formally launching a Jail Bharo call, insisting that peaceful assembly to defend voting rights remains a fundamental constitutional entitlement. He directly challenged the Maharashtra Chief Minister regarding police warnings against unlawful assembly, saying CM Devendra Fadnavis, you spoke about putting us in jail for just 3 days. Had you said 3 months, the whole of Mumbai would have been brought to a complete standstill. Dipke also invoked the legacy of Maharashtras social reformers while rejecting state threats of arrest. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, we have one request for you. You are the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, a state built on a rich heritage. This is the land of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, and Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj. You might have forgotten this legacy, but we have not. Such threats are not how Maharashtra operates. You claimed that protesting would mean going to jail. Does that mean you intend to lock us up? Then lock us all up! Don't just jail us for 3 days; put us away for 3 months. But know this -- the moment I walk out of jail, I will repeat the phrase you once used 'I will return, I will return, I will return', he said. Despite the police presence around Dadar Railway Station and key access points, protesters flooded Gate No. 6 of Shivaji Park carrying national flags and placards featuring satirical memes, popular film dialogues, and sharp slogans aimed at the poll chief. Slogans such as Gyanesh BRO, JUST RESIGN and Gaddaar Gyaanu Must Go resonated across the grounds alongside chants of Chale Jao and Vapas Do. The CJPs central charter submitted during the rally outlines three immediate demands directed at the Union Government and the Election Commission. They include the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accompanied by a formal independent investigation into electoral roll management, an immediate halt to ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) operations, restoration of the January 2025 electoral lists, and a comprehensive audit of recent voter deletions and the repeal of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, to be replaced by a transparent selection process incorporating multi-partisan and civil society oversight. A parallel counter-demonstration emerged nearby, organised by a group styling itself as Gen Next Mumbai. Holding posters beneath the local statue of Dr Ambedkar, counter-protesters accused the CJP of creating unnecessary public disruption and misrepresenting constitutional processes. Several Shivaji Park residential associations also voiced concerns regarding traffic blockades, noise levels, and security risks in a densely populated residential zone. CJP leadership countered these complaints by claiming political interference aimed at creating artificial local friction against the movement. Mumbai Police personnel, including quick-response units and female police contingents, remain stationed along Cadell Road and Shivaji Park perimeters to prevent violence or movement toward state government offices. While minor scuffles over access barricades were reported, the gathering remained largely peaceful through late afternoon. CJP leaders said that Friday's Mumbai gathering marks the opening leg of a broader national campaign. Parallel drives and state-level rallies are scheduled across West Bengal, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar over the coming weeks, culminating in a planned mass demonstration at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
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Adhikari Alleges 'Bhaipo Gang' Link In PA's Murder
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Bihar MLC polls: JD-U deputes Lalan Singh to resolve differences between Anant Singh, Neeraj Kumar
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Four girls drown while bathing in pond in Bihar's East Champaran; bodies recovered
Four girls lost their lives after drowning in a pond in the East Champaran district of Bihar, the police said on Friday. The incident happened at the Bankat village in Inarwabhar panchayat, which comes under the jurisdiction of the Paharpur police station.
Ara derailment: The loco pilot of the Delhi-bound Sikkim Mahananda Express, which derailed at Bihars Ara Junction on September 7, had reportedly not completed the required route learning, according to railway records. The preliminary investigation found that the crew initially overshot a red signal before reversing the train, during which it derailed. The Railway Board had warned zones about such violations days before the incident.
From Purnea To Greece: Bihars Makhana Expands Its Global Footprint
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APEDA facilitates 1 MT makhana export from Bihar to Greece
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) A consignment of 1 metric tonne (MT) of popped makhana -- facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) -- was flagged off from Purnea in Bihar for export to Greece, the government said on Friday. According to the Commerce Ministry, the shipment was sourced by Indo Global Export, Belouri, Purnea and is being exported to Greece through S. S Foods Exports Pvt. Ltd. The ministry further noted that the consignment will be shipped from Mundra Port to Piraeus Port in Greece. The export has resulted in higher price realisation compared with the prevailing domestic market selling price, highlighting the potential for international markets to generate additional value for makhana producers. India is the world's largest producer of makhana with Bihar accounting for around 80-85 per cent of the country's production, according to the government. Makhana cultivation in Bihar covers more than 35,000 hectares across 10 districts. Bihar Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said India exported more than 7,000 MT of makhana and value-added makhana products worth $22 million in FY 2025-26 to more than 20 international destinations, the ministry said. He said the Bihar government was working on an Agri Export Policy aimed at supporting farmers and improving their incomes through export promotion. Sinha also said packhouses had been developed to support the makhana export value chain. The export from Purnea to Greece is part of efforts to expand international market access for Bihar's makhana producers and exporters, the ministry said. APEDA has been facilitating market linkages and supporting exporters in taking Indian makhana to international markets, including European destinations. The ministry said expanding exports could help connect Bihar's makhana producers with international demand, diversify markets and create opportunities for improved returns to farmers.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Friday hit out at the Opposition over its protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying that the Opposition parties were only looking for an excuse in the name of the Election Commission. Reacting to the protest, Rajbhar said, These people are just looking for an excuse in the name of the Election Commission. They should know that in 2019, the Bharatiya Janata Party won 303 seats. After Gyanesh Kumar came, it came down to 240. If there was theft, would it have increased or decreased? He further said, And secondly, before 2014, the entire system was under the control of Congress. So, did Congress get the Election Commission to commit irregularities and make Modi ji the Prime Minister? Rajbhars remarks came amid the Oppositions continued criticism of Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Opposition parties have been demanding his resignation over the issue. Speaking on the Oppositions protest against the CEC, Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav said that the Opposition had no faith in democratic and constitutional institutions. The people in the Opposition have no faith in democracy. They also have no faith in constitutional institutions. These are people who are murderers of democracy and do not believe in the Constitution. The Election Commission is a constitutional institution, and Gyanesh Kumar is heading it, he said. Meanwhile, West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh criticised the Congress over the protest. As the winter session of Parliament approaches, Congress MPs sit outside and inside Parliament, basking in the sun. Others also join them. This will continue for a month, two months or even three months during winter, with them sitting in the sun. This is how the Congress conducts its publicity campaigns, Ghosh said. The Opposition parties have been criticising Gyanesh Kumar over the SIR of electoral rolls and demanding his resignation after it was reported by a section of media that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had recorded objections on at least 14 occasions over 10 months to decisions and orders, some of which they said were issued without their knowledge. The Election Commission, however, has clarified that the three-member Commission had taken all decisions, including those relating to the SIR, unanimously.
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He also said that, driven by this strong determination, Bihar is poised to become prosperous and developed state in the future, and assured that the central government would extend its full support to the states development.
Bihar STET 2026: Download Your Second Dummy Admit Card Now
The Bihar School Examination Board has released the second dummy admit card for the STET 2026, available from October 1 to 7. Candidates must verify their details and make necessary corrections within this period. This guide outlines the steps to download the admit card and highlights key points to remember regarding corrections. Don't miss the chance to ensure your information is accurate before the deadline!
Election Commission making a mockery of the Constitution: Dipankar
He said this during a Jan Sunwai (public hearing) in Patna on the issue of wrongful SIR deletions in Bihar. The hearing was based on the findings of a voter verification survey conducted by the party in ten assembly constituencies.
Four killed as bus collides with trailer in UP's Ambedkar Nagar
Digital Desk | Ambedkar Nagar, Oct 2 (IANS) At least four passengers were killed and three others seriously injured after a bus collided head-on with a trailer on the Gorakhpur Link Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district early Friday morning, police said. The accident took place at around 5:30 a.m. near kilometre 85 of the Gorakhpur Link Expressway, under the jurisdiction of Jaitpur police station. The collision triggered panic in the area, following which local villagers rushed to the spot to assist the passengers and alerted the police. Police teams reached the site shortly afterwards and, with the help of local residents, carried out a rescue operation and evacuated the passengers trapped inside the bus. The injured were initially taken to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Nagpur for treatment. Additional Superintendent of Police Dr Tejveer Singh said police received information about the accident through UP-112 at around 5:30 a.m. Information was received through UP-112 that a Volvo bus and a truck had collided near kilometre 85 of the Gorakhpur Link Expressway under Jaitpur police station. The police immediately reached the spot and began rescue operations, Singh said. He said the injured passengers were taken to the CHC for medical treatment. During treatment, four passengers were declared dead, while three others were referred to Medical College Sadarpur for further treatment. According to the Additional Superintendent of Police, a preliminary investigation has indicated that the bus belonged to Tegra Express and was travelling from Delhi to Darbhanga in Bihar. Prima facie, police suspect that the accident may have occurred after the bus driver allegedly dozed off while driving, resulting in the collision with the trailer. Police have launched an investigation to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the accident. Efforts are also underway to ascertain the identities of the deceased and injured passengers. Further details are awaited. The accident comes weeks after another fatal bus incident in the region. In September, a bus caught fire in the Jewar police station area of Greater Noida, resulting in the deaths of nine people. Police and rescue teams managed to evacuate around 30 people from the vehicle. The bus was travelling from Delhi's Kashmere Gate to Mahoba when it caught fire. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President had expressed grief over the incident and conveyed their condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.
Patna youth arrested for misbehaviour, scuffle with woman cop
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 2 (IANS) A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Patna for allegedly misbehaving with and scuffling with female police personnel during a patrol, police said. The accused has been identified as Pradeep Kumar, a resident of Ramkrishna Nagar locality in Patna. According to a police statement issued late Thursday night, the incident took place around 8.30 p.m. on Wednesday near the Khemnichak-Subhashnagar intersection under the Ramkrishna Nagar police station area. According to police, a team of female personnel was on patrol in the area when they noticed three youths allegedly engaged in suspicious activity and stopped them for questioning. Police said one of the youths allegedly misbehaved with and scuffled with the female personnel during the interaction. When the officers attempted to detain the three youths, all of them allegedly fled the spot. A case was subsequently registered against three unidentified persons, police said. Following the incident, police launched an investigation to identify the three youths. According to the police, Pradeep Kumar was identified with the help of CCTV footage and local intelligence and was subsequently arrested. Police said raids are being conducted at various locations to trace and arrest the two other accused persons, who remain at large. An FIR has been registered under the relevant sections of Bhartiya Nyay Sahita at Ramkrishna Nagar police station against three accused. The incident comes amid several recent cases involving alleged attacks or obstruction of police personnel in Bihar. Police said further action would be taken based on the investigation and evidence collected in the case. The incident has also brought attention to the 'Police Didi' initiative, under which female police personnel are deployed around schools and colleges to address issues such as obscene comments, harassment and stalking, and to improve the safety of women and girls. The initiative was introduced by the Bihar government with the objective of creating a safer environment around educational institutions.
Weather Today: Today, various regions across India will be affected by rain, thunderstorms, and lightning, appearing as a stark contrast to the clear and dry weather found in places like Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, areas such as Bihar, Chandigarh, and Haryana are expected to remain dry without any warnings from the India Meteorological Department until October 5, indicating diverse weather patterns throughout the nation.
ON the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd October this year several opposition parties including Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) have launched massive protests across the country demanding resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar who according to the Indian Express expose flagrantly violated the constitutional provisions and rules leading to the appalling erosion of independence of the Election Commission of India for implementing SIR without involving two other Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. It has resulted in the disenfranchisement of crores of voters across India and the expose revealed the shocking decision of Kumar to include illegally and in an unauthorised manner a provision in Form 6 asking the first time voters, using that Form for getting enrolled in the electoral roll, to mention from the electoral roll of 2002 the names of their parents and or grand parents. Additionally the Indian Express revelations laid bare the manipulation of electoral rolls to add and delete voters centrally at the office of Election Commission of India by employing a software which lawfully should have been operated by Electoral Registration Officers posted in different States of the Indian Union. Such egregious transgressions of CEC Kumar with impunity has erased millions of names from the voters list and overwhelmed people with anxiety and desperation. They apprehend that because of their disenfranchisement they would lose their citizenship and all other rights enshrined in the Constitution assuring them their individual dignity. Specious Grounds For Disenfranchisement It is salutary to note that the aforementioned protests unleashed against Kumar in defence of the right to vote of the citizens has an echo of Mahatma Gandhis 1894 heroic struggle in South Africas Natal province for retaining the voting rights of Indians after the Franchise Law Amendment Bill was introduced in the Natal Assembly to take away their restricted franchise rights on very specious grounds. On December 16, 1895 Mahatma Gandhi in his article Indian Franchise wrote that British authorities asked Indians to prove that they were voters in India so as to be entitled to it in Natal. He then asked, Why such a rule for the poor Indians alone? He added that they would not object to such an arrangement if it were applicable to all including whites who were inhabitants of Natal . He noted that the Europeans would find it difficult to get their names on the Voters List in the Colony under such conditions. Colonial Playbook For Disenfranchisement and SIR That colonial play book of 1894 asking Indians in Natal Province of South Africa to prove that they were voters in India is getting replicated in 2026 SIR mandating that those desirous of getting enrolled in the electoral roll should locate their names in the voter list of 2002. Any attempt to ask Europeans to prove their status as voters in the countries from where they came to Natal, in the words of Gandhi, would be received with the strongest indignation. His utterances are resonating in 2026 when people in India are expressing their indignation because the ECI while implementing SIR asked them to prove their citizenship and eligibility as a voter disregarding their enrolment in earlier electoral rolls and Supreme Court in its May 2026 judgement upheld that ECI can examine citizenship of a voter in a limited way. It is instructive to note that the right to vote in Natal in 1894 was restricted to a few and it was available to those possessing immovable property worth 50 pounds. Yet Gandhi in his July 1894 petition to Lord Rippon, Principal Secretary of State for Colonies, stated that any civilised country would value franchise right as the birth right and the commonest right of a citizen and asserted that disenfranchisement of Indians would subject them to indignity and heap insult to the whole Indian nation. Fast forward to 2026 when 13 crores of voters are now facing disenfranchisement due to SIR. Combine it with Indian Express expose pinning the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for his deliberate acts of commission and omission in flouting all rules and norms while taking crucial decisions concerning SIR. All such actions removing millions of voters from the electoral roll constitute an insult to the Indian nation and its Constitution which upholds the dignity of an enfranchised country upholding parliamentary democracy. In the aforementioned petition to Lord Rippon, Gandhi wrote that bereft of voting rights Indians would lose, self-respect, to remain in the Colony and that such a thing would materially interfere with their business, and throw hundreds of Her Majestys Indian subjects out of work. Those articulations of Gandhi uttered in echo in Rahul Gandhis assertions during his Vote Adhikar rally in Bihar in September 2025 that Vote Theft meant theft of rights, theft of employment, theft of education, theft of democracy and theft of the future of the youth. In fact many people whose names were removed from the electoral rolls in West Bengal and Bihar following the implementation of SIR are now being deprived of their opportunities to earn their livelihood, their small business establishments getting demolished and even the ration cards issued to them have been withdrawn. What Indians are facing on account of their disenfranchisement in 2026 were predicted by Mahatma Gandhi when voting rights of settlers of India in Natal were taken away by colonial rulers. He, in his article, The Indian Franchise written on December 16, 1895 very emphatically stated, I repeat again, it is not political power that the Indians want. It is degradation, it is many other consequences and measures that will flow from and will be based on the disfranchisement that they dread and resist. Hundred and thirty one years later Indians suffering the process of disenfranchisement on account of SIR are indeed confronting its dreadful consequences and, therefore, on October 2, 2026, on Gandhi Jayanti, country wide protests have been launched to uphold the jurisprudence of universal adult franchise and flag the point that the constitutionally mandated independence of Election Commission of India must be restored and defended to salvage democracy from the onslaught of the powers that be. Communal Grounds for Disenfranchisement The British rulers of Natal employed communal factors in 1894 to disenfranchise Muslims hailing from India. They manufactured the reasoning that mostly Muslims among Indians were more keen to retain their right to vote. Specifically peddling the false argument that overwhelming numbers of Muslims in the voter list would enable them to wield greater political power over Hindus they cautioned the latter to be wary of the former. Mahatma Gandhi in his aforementioned letter to Rippon referred to charges made by British rulers that a few Indians wanted political power and that those few were Mahomedan agitators and so the Hindus should learn from past experience that the Mahomedan rule would be ruinous for them. He remarked that people of both the communities lived amicably in Natal and such attempts to set the Hindus against the Mahomedans would be most mischievous and calamitous causing grievous results which India tragically faced due to divisive British rule. Juxtapose those observations of Gandhi with the SIR produced curated voter list from which more names of Muslim voters have been deleted across the country. In doing so the play book of colonial rulers in employing Hindu-Muslim narrative to disenfranchise voters is being followed by those operating State apparatus of India during 2025-2026 when SIR process is being carried and adverse consequences on the purity and integrity of electoral process are being unmistakably felt. Debunking Ghuspatia Narrative It is rather tragic that the devious strategy of British rulers of Natal describing Indians settled there as intruders and so should be devoid of right to vote has been replicated by the present rulers of India including CEC Gyanesh Kumar who justified SIR on the ground that Ghuspatias (infiltrators) would be removed from the electoral roll. Mahatma Gandhi in his above mentioned article, Indian Franchise, debunked the characterisation of Indians as intruders and charged that even the white rulers coming from Europe would not be spared of the same charge that they intruded to South Africa. A Retrograde Step It is quite significant that Gandhi described Franchise Law Amendment Bill to disenfranchise Indians as a legislative activity, of a retrograde character. Description of the SIR by opposition leaders as a form of Vote Bandi captures Gandhis words retrograde invoked in the context of Franchise Law Amendment Bill of 1894. That retrograde Bill became an Act but due to petitions of Gandhi that Indians were removed from electoral roll on racial grounds, the UK Government disallowed it. But it was then altered and racial element was removed by providing for the disqualifications as voters of all Asiatics as such. That became an Act and Indians lost their voting rights. Gandhi wrote in his petition to Lord Rippon I take the liberty to say that, had not an attempt been made to tread upon their commercial pursuits, had not attempts been made and repeated to degrade them to the condition of pariahs of society, had not, in fact, an attempt been made to keep them for ever hewers of wood and drawers of water, i.e., in a state of indenture or in one very much resembling it, there would have been no franchise agitation. It is indeed tragic that several decades after splendid success of universal adult suffrage in India and an agitation has been launched in defence of the right to vote, that too on the occasion of birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi whose first struggle in South Africa in 1894 was in defence of the voting rights of Indians who were then disenfranchised. Millions of Indians now losing their right to vote and massive erosion of independence and integrity of the Election Commission under the leadership of CEC Gyanesh Kumar is imperilling democracy in India . The struggle of Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa during 1894-95 against disenfranchisement of Indians in South Africa offers valuable lessons to uphold universal adult franchise and the rights of all Indians who are constitutionally mandated to be treated equally regardless of their identities rooted in faith, caste, language or ethnicity for inclusion in voter list. Presumption of Citizenship In his book Satyagraha in South Africa Gandhi wrote, There is always a general presumption in favour of the right of the subject. So long, therefore, as the government of the day does not become positively hostile, the names of Indians and others could be included in the electoral roll, the above law notwithstanding. Those words are assume salience in the context of the protests against mass disenfranchisement on account of SIR and erroneous functioning of CEC Kumar disregarding the general presumption in favour of the rights of the citizens. Therefore, Mahatma Gandhis 1894 struggled for the rights of Indians in Natal to vote is of enduring significance to save the Constitution.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary on Friday, stating that Bapu's ideals, simplicity, and thoughts continue to guide us in building a self-reliant and Viksit Bharat. In a post on X, CM Yogi wrote: On the sacred birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi ji, who walked the path of truth and non-violence to convey the message of freedom to the entire world through indigenous means and non-violence, millions of salutations. Best wishes to the people of the state on International Day of Non-Violence, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said. The revered Bapu's ideals, simplicity, and thoughts continue to provide us all with constant guidance even today in building a self-reliant and Viksit Bharat, he added. In a video message, CM Yogi said Gandhis leadership during Indias freedom struggle demonstrated the strength of truth and non-violence. During the nations struggle for independence, Indias freedom movement under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi demonstrated the power of truth and non-violence. For the whole world, it remains a matter of curiosity that India achieved independence by following the path of truth and non-violence, he said. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion. In a post on X, Gadkari said the life of Gandhi, who inspired the world to follow the path of peace and non-violence, was itself an ideal. He said Gandhis ideas of Swadeshi and Swaraj would continue to inspire generations. On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, countless salutations to Bapu, Gadkari said. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary also remembered Gandhi and extended greetings to citizens on the International Day of Non-Violence. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi ji, I offer countless salutations to him. His thoughts on truth, non-violence, and Satyagraha continue to this day to convey a message of peace, harmony, and love to all humanity. Heartfelt greetings to all fellow citizens on International Day of Non-Violence, Choudhary said in an X post. Gandhi Jayanti is observed every year on October 2 to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most prominent leaders of Indias freedom struggle. The day is also observed globally as the International Day of Non-Violence. The occasion recalls Gandhis principles of truth, non-violence, simplicity, Swadeshi and peaceful resistance. Across the country, people and institutions commemorate his contribution to the freedom movement and reflect on his message of peace, harmony and non-violence.
The Congress has announced five candidates for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections, putting the spotlight on seat-sharing within the opposition alliance. The party has fielded nominees for five of the eight seats going to...
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Bihar: Eight police personnel, chowkidar suspended in Munger FIR manipulation case
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 1 (IANS) Eight police personnel and a chowkidar posted at Mufassil Police Station have been suspended following an inquiry into alleged discrepancies and manipulation of facts in an FIR related to a liquor case. The action followed an investigation that reportedly found evidence of serious negligence and discrepancies in how the case was handled. Superintendent of Police (SP) Syed Imran Masood ordered the immediate suspension of the eight police personnel and the chowkidar. The SP also sent a recommendation to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) to suspend Mufassil Police Station SHO and Police Inspector Rajesh Kumar. The action has caused concern within the police department and prompted a detailed review of the circumstances surrounding the case. According to the SP, police received information about the alleged distortion of facts while registering liquor-related cases within the Mufassil Police Station area. The Circle Police Inspector conducted an initial inquiry, which reportedly found the involvement of Sub-Inspectors Rajesh Kumar Sharma and Nurain Ansari. The Circle Police Inspector suspended both officers on September 26. The DSP (Headquarters) was subsequently tasked with conducting a detailed investigation. The inquiry team visited the police station, examined CCTV footage and official records, and questioned personnel involved in the raid. Investigators reportedly found evidence of discrepancies in the facts recorded in the FIR and subsequently identified the involvement of additional police personnel. The suspended personnel are Sub-Inspectors Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Nurain Ansari and Virendra Kumar; Constables Mannu Kumar, Prashant Kumar (QRT Hasanpur), Nilesh Kumar Paswan, Suraj Kumar and Vinod Singh Yadav. Mufassil Police Station chowkidar Krishnadev Paswan was also suspended in the case. Additional SHO Mithilesh Kumar Kunal has been assigned charge of Mufassil Police Station following the action against the personnel. The recommendation regarding SHO Rajesh Kumar will now be considered at the DIG level. The inquiry has brought renewed focus to a liquor seizure conducted by Mufassil Police on September 18 in the diara area of Sitacharan village, located across the Ganga. During the operation, police reportedly seized country-made mahua liquor and transported it to the police station by boat. Questions were subsequently raised about how the case was handled, particularly because an FIR reportedly had not been registered even days after the seizure. A video purportedly related to the liquor seizure later circulated on social media, prompting further scrutiny of the police action.
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Bihar: Congress names new media team under talent hunt initiative
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 1 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday announced a new media and publicity team for Bihar under its National Talent Hunt initiative. According to a press release issued by Congress Media and Publicity Department Chairman Pawan Khera, Asit Nath Tiwari has been appointed State Media Convenor. Gyan Ranjan and Pankaj Yadav have been appointed State Media Vice-Chairpersons, while Tabrez Hasan, Rajeev Mehta and Amit Kumar have been named Regional Coordinators. The party has also announced its new panel of State Spokespersons. The panel includes Ahtesham Ahmed, Amar Azad Paswan, Arti Rai, Chandra Bhushan Rajput, Er. Kamal Kamlesh, Ibrar Ahmed Raza, Kunal Thakur, Nadeem Akhtar Ansari, Nidhi Pandey, Poonam Yadav, Priyanka Pushp, Prof. Anita Kumari, Raj Aditya, Samant Pradhan, Shishir Kumar Kaundilya, Shubham Singh, Sudheer Sharma and Vivek Hari. The Congress has also named its State Media Panellists. The list includes Abhishek Kumar Jha, Advocate Md. Mazharul Bari, Aman Kumar Yadav, Amarjeet Ram, Arun Pathak, Brajesh Kumar, Satyendra Kumar, Er. Karun Nandan Paswan, Hazi Parvez Siddiqui, Khusboo Kumari, Mani Prakash Tiwari, Menka Kumari, Mrinal Anamay, Pramod Kumar Pandey, Rekha Singh, Rohit Kumar Chouhan, Sardar Heera Singh Bagga, Shashank Ranjan, Snehshish Vardhan, Sundaram Pathak, Suraj Kumar Ray and Suresh Mukhiya Bind. The party has announced 15 State Researchers, including Akhlaquer Rahman Siddique, Amit Kumar Yadav, Amar Nath, Anand Kumar, Brajesh Kumar, Deepak Kumar Ray, Shashikant, Mani Prakash Tiwari, Mohammad Zishan, Mumtaz Ali, Neeraj Kumar, Owaisi Ahmed, Sundar Prasad Singh and Vibhash Kumar. The Congress has also named State Publicity Coordinators, including Kumar Kaushal Kishor, Md. Nauman, Mithilesh Kumar, Mritunjay Kumar Singh, Pramod Singh, Prashant Bhaskar, Raj Aditya, Rashid Warsi, Sachin Kumar, Saif Alam and Santosh Kumar. The party has also announced 20 District Spokespersons, including Akhtar Ali, Aman Kumar Minati, Ashfaq Khan, Ashok Kumar Nishad, Binay Kumar, Deepak Kumar Ray, Gunjan Kumar, Hareram Mahto, Hussain Imam, Mahfooz Alam, Mukesh Dayal, Md. Modassir Hayat, Md. Saif Ali, Nicky Jha, Nikhil Anurag, Rajiv Kumar, Samir Kumar, Satyam Raj, Shiv Ram Pravesh Jha and Yashwant Kumar Chaman. The Bihar Congress launched its National Talent Hunt program in February 2026 to identify and select individuals for roles such as spokespersons, media panelists, researchers and publicity coordinators. The initiative was designed to identify, train and empower people who could represent the party at the district, state and national levels. The programme also envisaged research teams to prepare fact-based content and policy material, along with publicity coordinators to disseminate the partys message through various platforms. The party had earlier announced a state-level committee to oversee the Bihar talent hunt exercise, with the program organized across different regions before a final selection process in Patna. The latest appointments are part of the Congress effort to implement the AICCs national-level Mukhar Awaaz initiative in Bihar and strengthen its media, research and publicity apparatus at the state and district levels.
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Migrant worker held in Hyderabad with nearly 500 gm ganja
Hyderabad: Police arrested a 26-year-old migrant worker in Hyderabad with 530 gram of ganja at Subhash Nagar on Thursday, October 1. Subhash, a fast-food chef, hails from Bihar. He was found with the contraband neatly concealed in flowering buds and seeds. He allegedly told police he came to Hyderabad eight months ago for work and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has refused to suspend the conviction of Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh in connection with the death of a woman during celebratory firing at a New Year's Eve party in the national capital in 2018, holding that there was no manifest perversity and palpable error warranting such relief. A single-judge Bench of Justice Manoj Jain dismissed Singh's plea seeking suspension of his conviction under Section 304 Part II of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 30 of the Arms Act, observing that suspension of conviction can be granted only in exceptional circumstances. Singh, a sitting MLA from Sahebganj in Bihar, had approached the High Court after being sentenced to four years' imprisonment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and two months' imprisonment under the Arms Act. He was also directed to pay Rs 25 lakh as compensation to the family of the deceased, with an additional three months' imprisonment in case of default. The High Court had already suspended the sentence on July 27, 2026, but Singh subsequently sought suspension of the conviction itself, citing the consequences of his disqualification as an elected legislator. Senior advocate Siddharth Luthra, appearing for Singh, submitted that since the sentence under Section 304 Part II was for more than two years, Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 would attract disqualification from the date of conviction and for a further six years from the date of release. Luthra argued that Singh had a remainder tenure of around four years and that, if the conviction was not stayed, he would not only face disqualification as an MLA but would also be disqualified from contesting future elections. It was also contended that the conviction was unsustainable as the finding of guilt was based on unwarranted presumptions while material evidence, including forensic analysis, had been overlooked. Opposing the plea, the prosecution argued that suspension of conviction cannot be sought in a casual or mechanical manner and is permissible only in exceptional and rare circumstances, adding that no such circumstances existed in the present case. In its order, the Delhi High Court referred to several Supreme Court judgments, which held that while a conviction could be stayed in a given factual matrix, such exercise of power has to be under exceptional circumstances. It observed that the apex court had held that the question of irreversible consequences has to be examined in light of factors including criminal antecedents, gravity of the offence, moral turpitude, and wider social impact, while balancing the integrity of the electoral process with the rights of constituents to representation. Since the hardship cited is an omnibus one and not individual-centric, the factual matrix of any given case becomes the most dominant factor, Justice Jain observed. The High Court said it was required, at this stage, to examine the record only at a surface level to determine whether there was any apparent, palpable and manifest illegality, gross on the face of record warranting suspension of the conviction. The case relates to the intervening night of December 31, 2018 and January 1, 2019, when a New Year's Eve party was being held at Rose Farm House in Mandi village here. According to the prosecution case, the MLA and security guard Hari Singh, who was armed with a .315-bore rifle, indulged in celebratory firing during the party. Raju Singh allegedly fired four to five rounds from his .22-bore pistol. After a gap of around five minutes, another round of firing took place, during which, according to the prosecution, Singh alone was using a firearm. Shortly thereafter, Archana Gupta was found unconscious on the dance floor and was taken to Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, where she eventually succumbed to a gunshot injury. The Rouse Avenue Court had convicted the MLA on June 6 under Section 304 Part-II IPC and Section 30 of the Arms Act, holding that his firing from a licensed pistol at a crowded gathering was an act done with the knowledge that it was likely to cause death. After examining the material for the limited purpose of deciding the suspension plea, the Delhi High Court found no apparent error warranting interference. The facts, which emerge from the record, indicate that at the relevant time, it was the appellant who had used his pistol. No one else was seen firing at that crucial moment, it said. It further observed that whether the bullet had hit Gupta directly or after ricocheting hardly matters as the injury was a direct consequence of the firing attributed to Singh. It also recorded that the offence involved an element of moral turpitude and that Singh did not have a clean antecedent record, though several cases against him had already ended in acquittal. In view of my foregoing discussion, the present application seeking suspension of order of conviction is dismissed, Justice Jain ordered. The Delhi High Court clarified that its observations were tentative and would not be treated as a final expression on the merits of the criminal appeal, which was admitted and directed to be listed in due course.
Bihar: Prashant Kishor welcomes Anant Singhs support for Jan Suraaj
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 1 (IANS) MLA Anant Singh has emerged as a key focus of Bihars political discourse after openly supporting Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh in the Patna Graduates Legislative Council election. The development has also triggered speculation about whether Singh could eventually move closer to Jan Suraaj. Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, during his visit to Darbhanga on Thursday, welcomed Singhs support for the partys campaign. The entire society stands in support of Jan Suraaj for the betterment and transformation of Bihar. If Anant Singh also stands in support of this change, he is welcome, Kishor said. His remarks have added to speculation about Singhs political course, although he has not announced that the Mokama MLA intends to leave the JD(U) or formally join Jan Suraaj. Anant Singh, popularly known as Chhote Sarkar, has openly backed Anuj Singh, Jan Suraajs candidate from the Patna Graduates constituency, against JD(U) incumbent MLC Neeraj Kumar. On Thursday, Singh accompanied Anuj Singh during his nomination filing and joined a roadshow with his supporters. He has indicated that he will campaign for the Jan Suraaj candidate in the constituency. The development has brought Singhs long-running differences with Neeraj Kumar into sharper focus. Singh has previously maintained that his opposition to Neeraj Kumar is personal rather than a dispute with the JD(U) as a political organisation. The developments have also drawn the JD(U) leadership's attention. Reports said the matter had reached party president Nitish Kumar amid discussions over Singhs public support for a rival candidate. Singhs participation in Anuj Singhs nomination has added to questions about how the JD(U) will respond to an elected party MLA campaigning against its official candidate in the council election. Party leaders have previously attempted to address the differences between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar, but the rivalry has continued to surface publicly. Food and Consumer Protection Minister Ashok Choudhary, who has been associated with Anant Singh, said the party was looking into the issue. Choudhary said he had not attended the meeting and, therefore, could not comment in detail on what was discussed. The remarks came as the JD(U) leadership faced questions over Singhs decision to support Anuj Singh despite Neeraj Kumar being the partys official candidate for the Patna Graduates constituency.
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Bihar Poised for Growth as a Hub of Industry and Innovation, Says Nitin Gadkari
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CBI files second charge sheet in Reliance Home Finance case
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a second charge sheet in the Reliance Home Finance Ltd. (RHFL) case on Thursday before the Special Judge for CBI Cases, Mumbai, against 11 accused, including three top executives of the Anil Ambani-led Reliance ADA Group, according to an agency statement. The top executives include RHFL Director and CFO Amit Bapna, RCL Group MD and Vice Chairman Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Reliance Power Ltd. CFO Suresh Nagarajan. The seven companies on the list are: Reliance Infrastructure Ltd., Reliance Power Ltd., Reliance Big Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd., Reliance Business Broadcast News Holdings Ltd., Reliance MediaWorks Financial Services Pvt. Ltd., and Kunjbihari Developers Pvt. Ltd., and one private person, Vijay Napawaliya, CA and Statutory Auditor of RHFL. The accused have been charge-sheeted for offences of criminal conspiracy and cheating under the IPC, the statement said. The Investigation conducted so far has revealed that funds amounting to Rs. 7,429.16 crore, borrowed by Reliance Home Finance Ltd., were allegedly diverted through intermediary and conduit entities to various Reliance ADA Group companies in violation of the terms and conditions stipulated by lenders, thereby causing wrongful loss to the lending banks and financial institutions and corresponding wrongful gain to the accused persons and related entities, according to the statement. Earlier, the CBI had registered the case on the basis of complaints received from Union Bank of India (erstwhile Andhra Bank) and other Public Sector Banks of the consortium. The first charge sheet was filed in the case on July 9 against four accused persons. With the filing of this charge sheet, a total of 15 accused persons, including senior officials and Group companies, have been chargesheeted in the case so far. Further investigation is continuing to ascertain the role of other accused persons and to investigate other allegations, the statement said. The CBIs Banking Securities Fraud Branch, Delhi, has registered nine FIRs against Reliance Communications Ltd. (RCom), Reliance Home Finance Ltd. (RHFL), Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd. (RCFL), Reliance Telecom Ltd. (RTL) and Reliance Capital Ltd. (RCL) on the basis of complaints received from various Public Sector Banks, LIC and EPFO. The CBI had earlier filed six charge sheets in the Reliance ADA Group cases. The present charge sheet is the seventh, and the CBI has so far arrested seven accused persons. The investigation in these cases is being monitored by the Supreme Court.
'Show one damaged vehicle': Gadkari's dare on ethanol blending, targets vested interests
Union minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the advantages of the ethanol-blending program during the Bihar Investor Summit 2026. He stated that millions of vehicles have been operating on ethanol-blended petrol since 2022 without significant complaints. Gadkari emphasized that farmers can benefit financially from diversifying into ethanol production from agricultural products. He urged investors to consider Bihar's potential in various sectors, including tourism and agriculture.
